TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2011
The Council of the Town of Erickson held its regular meeting duly assembled in the Council Chambers of the Town of Erickson on Thursday, September 8th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Val Soltys;
Councillor Tami Johnson;
Councillor Don Huisman;
Councillor Brian Schnell;
Councillor Dave Walker
ACAO Kim Gibbons;
- Call to Order;
Mayor Soltys called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm.
- Adoption of the Agenda;
Resolution No. 199/11
JOHNSON - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
- Adoption of Minutes;
Resolution No. 200/11
WALKER - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 24, 2011 as circulated.
CARRIED
- Finance;
a) List of Accounts for Approval;
Resolution No. 201/11
JOHNSON - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the August 2011 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s 6383 to 6438 inclusive and totalling $ 83,065.82 from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.’s 906 to 915 inclusive and totalling $ 11,231.60.
CARRIED
b) Approval of Council Indemnities;
Resolution No. 201/11
WALKER - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council approve the indemnities and expenses for council members for August 2011 as follows:
Mayor Val Soltys $350.00;
Councillor Tami Johnson $324.00;
Councillor Don Huisman $364.40;
Councillor Brian Schnell $270.00;
Councillor Dave Walker $270.00.
CARRIED
c) Financial Statement – August 2011; TABLED
- By-Laws;
a) Bylaw 588/10 – Sewer and Water Rates;
Resolution No. 202/11
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 588/10 being a by-law of the Town of Erickson to establish sewer and water rates within the said town be read a second time.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 203/11
SCHNELL - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 588/10 being a by-law of the Town of Erickson to establish sewer and water rates within the said town be given third reading, signed by the Mayor and affixed with the municipal seal.
CARRIED
b) Bylaw 601/11 – Purchase of Town Truck;
Resolution No. 204/11
WALKER - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 601/11 being a by-law of the Town of Erickson to provide for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the purchase of a Town truck be read a second time.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 205/11
WALKER - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 601/11 being a by-law of the Town of Erickson to provide for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the purchase of a Town truck be given third reading, signed by the Mayor and affixed with the municipal seal.
CARRIED
- New Business;
a) 2008 Utility Deficit;
Resolution No. 206/11
WALKER - SCHNELL
Whereas the Town of Erickson Utility has incurred an operating deficit in the amount of $8,228 for the year 2008;
And Whereas Utility deficits require the approval of the Public Utilities Board;
Therefore, Be I Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson request The Public Utilities Board to approve the 2008 utility deficit as follows:
a) From the Utility Accumulated Surplus in the amount of $8,228.
CARRIED
b) 2009 Utility Deficit;
Resolution No. 207/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Whereas the Town of Erickson Utility has incurred an operating deficit in the amount of $22,916 for the year 2009;
And Whereas Utility deficits require the approval of the Public Utilities Board;
Therefore, Be I Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson request The Public Utilities Board to approve the 2009 utility deficit as follows:
a) From the Utility Accumulated Surplus in the amount of $22,916.
CARRIED
c) Jon Kopytko Employment Contract;
Resolution No. 208/11
JOHNSON - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That Council Approve the Employment Contract of Jon Kopytko, Water Treatment Plant Operator;
Be It Further Resolved That It Be Signed By The Mayor And CAO.
CARRIED
d) 13th Annual AMM Convention;
Resolution No. 209/11
WALKER - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council and CAO be authorized to attend the 13th Annual AMM Convention from November 21st to 24th, 2011 in Brandon;
Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the payment of registration and any expenses incurred in accordance with the Indemnity By-Law.
CARRIED
e) AMM Media Course;
Resolution No. 210/11
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Mayor Val Soltys and CAO Kat Bridgeman be authorized to attend the AMM Media Course on October 7th, 2011 in Portage La Prairie;
Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the payment of registration and any expenses incurred in accordance with the Indemnity By-Law.
CARRIED
f) MWWA Annual Conference;
Resolution No. 211/11
WALKER - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Jon Kopytko be authorized to attend the MWWA Annual Conference and Trade Show on January 9th & 10th, 2012 in Brandon;
Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the payment of registration and any expenses incurred.
CARRIED
- Unfinished Business;
a) Manhole Base Restoration; Tabled.
- Committee Reports;
a) Council Reports;
Councillor Tami Johnson reported on the following matters;
- Attended Planning District Meeting;
- Discussed the Speed Limit in Town;
Councillor Don Huisman reported on the following matters;
- South Mountain Waste Management Group;
Councillor Brian Schnell reported on the following matters;
- Parkland Home;
Councillor Dave Walker reported on the following matters;
- Leda Lake;
- Airport;
b) Chief Administrative Officer Report;
The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;
- WHS Applications;
- Storm Drain;
- Correspondence;
a) Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation;
Resolution No. 212/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That the Town of Erickson adopt the month of October 2011 as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”.
CARRIED
- Adjournment;
Resolution No. 213/11
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 3:00 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 at 5:00 pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer